Letters

To the Editor: I was astounded at the recent op-ed article (“Confidential Settlements: Cure Worse Than Disease,” May 19) that opposed the recent sunshine laws seeking to bar confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements as contrary to public policy. In attempting ...

To the Editor: This is in response to J. Albert Johnson’s letter (“Breathalyzer Test Is A ‘Hoax,’” April 28). First off, the Breathalyzer is here to stay. Secondly, the Legislature will finally have to relent and frame a statute that ...

To the Editor: I continually read about a medical-malpractice verdict of $21.4 million in 2002, as well as other alleged “large verdicts.” There is a question that the insurers have not answered and the other proponents of tort reform have ...

To the Editor: As a young attorney myself who has been on the losing side of motions and trials, I found your article on losing (“Learning From Losing,” May 12) to be informative, helpful, educational and, sadly, close-to-home. As an ...

To the Editor: In your April 28 Letters to the Editor, attorney J. Albert Johnson wrote that “no thinking person should ever submit to a Breathalyzer test” (“Breathalyzer Test Is A ‘Hoax’”). There are exceptions to every rule and I ...

To the Editor: Lawyers Weekly published a letter by J. Albert Johnson in which he recommends: “No thinking person should ever submit to a breathalyzer test” (“Breathalyzer Test Is A ‘Hoax,’” April 28). I disagree because the advice emanates from ...

A copy of the following letter addressed to Gov. Mitt Romney was submitted to Lawyers Weekly. Dear Gov. Romney: Given the severe budgetary constraints confronting us, I certainly welcome frank, accurate and non-political comment and discussion about structural, administrative and ...

To the Editor: I just became aware of the letter to the editor from Kathleen Duggan of Gardner wherein she slammed personal injury lawyers in the March 10 issue (“Questions Choice Of Profession”). I am appalled at her remarks. I ...

To the Editor: I wish to commend you on your recent op-ed relating to abuses at depositions and civil actions (“Focus On: Deposition Objections Used To Coach Witnesses,” by Daniel P. Dain, May 5). I believe the article has highlighted ...